| It is a strike, when all of the pins are | | | | relies more on precision than strength. This |
| knocked down "on the first ball of a frame." | | | | technique is characterized by employing the |
| | | | "by the book" style of playing that entails |
| Every bowler would like to hit a strike and | | | | the proper execution of even movements, |
| score big to win with this action, but it is | | | | keeping square shoulders to the target all |
| not merely a stroke of luck. Bowlers who want | | | | the way through the release of the ball, and |
| to make it big by hitting strikes more often | | | | maintaining an on-time move at the "foul |
| than not have to work at it. | | | | line." |
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| Like in any sport, great action comes in | | | | This is the "classic" technique of most |
| small packages, where the attention is | | | | bowlers because it employs smooth and |
| focused on the techniques learned and used by | | | | controlled movements and lessens the |
| that player. It is important for every | | | | possibility of injuries. |
| player to know how to hone his or her skills | | | | |
| to win the game. | | | | 3. Cranker |
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| So for those who wish to make a strike or a | | | | This is the kind of technique that is being |
| spare in order to win a match, here are three | | | | employed by a bowler who relies more on his |
| bowling techniques that they can use: | | | | strength to deliver a good shot rather than |
| | | | accuracy. It is like 'hitting hard' when a |
| 1. Spinner | | | | bowler uses this technique. |
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| This technique refers to the way of | | | | The skill involves more adrenaline that |
| delivering a shot with the intention that no | | | | constitutes the bowler's drive to win. |
| more than a minor part of the ball touches | | | | |
| contacts the lane. This technique promotes | | | | Usually, crankers use "late timing", they do |
| less friction between the ball and the lane, | | | | not slide, attempt to get to the "foul line" |
| not considering the "oiling pattern" of that | | | | earlier than the ball, and they bend their |
| lane. As a result the ball glides practically | | | | elbows to keep their hands at the back and |
| in a straight line down the lane. | | | | beneath the ball. |
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| Experts contend, however, that this kind of | | | | There are no perfect techniques, but there is |
| shot is not very successful in that it does | | | | a particular technique for every player. The |
| not attempt to take full advantage of the | | | | important thing is to create a strike or even |
| dragging the power of the bowler. | | | | a spare. |
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| With this kind of technique, the bowler | | | | |